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For more information, please contact: ● NBA 3X JAPAN 2012 PR dept. nba3xjapan@gmail.com ●Sheila Rasu, Communications, NBA Asia, +852 9739 6192 or srasu@nba.com
FIRST EVER NBA 3X JAPAN 2012 PRESENTED BY XEBIO GROUP COMBINES
BASKETBALL AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR FANS IN JAPAN
- Event features a 3-on-3 tournament, free interactive fan experiences, and appearances by NBA Legends Gary Payton & Muggsy Bogues –
TOKYO & SENDAI, Sept. 21, 2012 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced NBA 3X Japan 2012 presented by Xebio Group will be held for the first time in Japan. The event, which combines a 3-on-3 tournament with free basketball activities including live music, DJs and NBA entertainment for fans and the entire family, will take place over two weekends in Diver City, Festival Park, Odaiba in Tokyo, and the new state-of-the-art Xebio Arena, Sendai, on Sept. 30 and Oct. 6 respectively. The NBA 3X Japan 2012 presented by Xebio Group is designed to provide a robust fan experience celebrating basketball and culture. A competitive 3-on-3 tournament will feature an open men’s division for participants to test their skills against their peers. Registration for Tokyo begins Sept. 21, on a first-come first-serve basis, and runs until Sept. 27, while the limited registration period for Sendai runs from Sept. 21-30. NBA Legend Muggsy Bogues will headline the event in Tokyo where he will lead clinics and participate in community events. Drafted 12th in 1987 by the Washington Bullets (now Washington Wizards), Bogues eventually joined the then Charlotte Hornets, and remains the team’s career leader in minutes played, assists and steals. At 5’3”, Bogues is the shortest player ever to play in the NBA, and was also a member of the US National Team that won the FIBA World Championships in 1986. “I am extremely excited to be a part of NBA 3X Japan 2012 presented by Xebio Group,” said Bogues. “Japan is well-known for its rich culture and established local basketball leagues, and I’m really looking forward to experiencing all of this first-hand. I always enjoy meeting with the fans and can’t wait to witness some of the basketball talent Japan has to offer.” NBA Legend Gary Payton will headline NBA 3X presented by Xebio Group in Sendai. Nicknamed “The Glove” for his defensive prowess, Payton is one of the most decorated NBA players ever with an NBA Championship (with the 2006 Miami Heat), NBA Defensive player of the year award, nine NBA All-Star selections, nine NBA All-Defensive First-Team selections, two All-NBA First team selections and two Olympic Gold Medals.
For more information, please contact: ● NBA 3X JAPAN 2012 PR dept. nba3xjapan@gmail.com ●Sheila Rasu, Communications, NBA Asia, +852 9739 6192 or srasu@nba.com
“I’m thrilled to participate in NBA 3X Japan 2012 presented by Xebio Group,” said Payton. “I have always loved coming to Japan and I imagine it will be a truly memorable experience with the great fans and local basketball talent.” In addition to the tournament, free fan activities include a Xebio Slam Dunk contest, Xebio Basketball Clinic, United Airlines 3-Point Shootout, MONSTER 2Ball Challenge and NBA Free Throw Conga. To keep fans entertained, there will be dance team performances by the Wolves Dancers from the Minnesota Timberwolves (Tokyo) and the Oklahoma City Thunder Girls (Sendai), mascot appearances by Coyote from the San Antonio Spurs (Tokyo) and Rocky from the Denver Nuggets (Sendai), NBA merchandise giveaways, and live bands and DJ’s. “We are thrilled to bring NBA 3X Japan 2012 presented by Xebio Group to Japan for the first time after our recently completed and successful Basketball without Borders program here just a few months ago,” said Scott Levy, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for NBA Asia. “With the help of our invaluable partners, we are able to bring our fans in Japan an unprecedented experience capturing the excitement and entertainment of NBA basketball.” The NBA 3X Japan 2012 is presented and staged in collaboration with the Xebio Group, with Xebio Arena and Diver City serving as official venues for the event. United Airlines is an official partner of the event with MONSTER and Spalding as supporting partners. NHK and WOWOW are the official NBA broadcasters of the event. “Xebio Group is enormously pleased to play host to NBA 3X in Japan,” said Takaaki Nakamura, Managing Executive Officer for Xebio Group and Chief Executive Officer for X Sports Marketing Inc. “We are committed to establishing a long-term relationship with the NBA and the introduction of events such as the NBA 3X Japan 2012 allows us to contribute to the passionate and ever-growing basketball community here in the country.” For more information about the NBA 3X Japan 2012 presented by Xebio Group please log onto our website at www.nba3x.com/asia/Japan. Fans can also get updates on the event through our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nba3xAsia or our mobile site at www.NBA.m.jp
For more information, please contact: ● NBA 3X JAPAN 2012 PR dept. nba3xjapan@gmail.com ●Sheila Rasu, Communications, NBA Asia, +852 9739 6192 or srasu@nba.com
About the NBA The NBA is a global sports and media business that features three professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, and the NBA Development League. The league has established a major international presence, with offices in 15 markets worldwide, games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 47 languages, and NBA merchandise for sale in more than 125,000 stores in 100 countries on six continents. Current NBA rosters feature 78 international players from 39 countries and territories. The NBA’s digital assets include NBA TV, which is available in nearly 60 million U.S. homes, and NBA.com, which averages more than 42 million page views per day, more than half of which originate from outside of North America. The NBA is the No. 1 professional sports league on social media, with more than 300 million fans and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league and its teams and players have donated more than $200 million to charity, completed more than 1.9 million hours of hands-on community service, and created more than 720 places where kids and families can live, learn, or play.
For more information, please contact: ● NBA 3X JAPAN 2012 PR dept. nba3xjapan@gmail.com ●Sheila Rasu, Communications, NBA Asia, +852 9739 6192 or srasu@nba.com
NBA 3X JAPAN 2012 PRESENTED BY XEBIO GROUP EVENT FACT SHEET
Event Overview The NBA 3X Japan 2012 presented by Xebio Group is the NBA’s inaugural 3-on-3 lifestyle event in the country. Basketball fanatics are in for a treat as participants will be able to vie for top honors and bragging rights. The event will be based on the FIBA 3on3 format and rules, and provide participants and fans the total NBA experience with entertainment and unique interactive elements.
Date September 30, 2012 (Tokyo) October 6, 2012 (Sendai) Venue Diver City, Festival Park, Odaiba (Tokyo)
Xebio Arena (Sendai) Divisions Each team consists of maximum four members and participants can sign up
for the following: o 18 & Over (Men’s division)
Registration Team registration fees are payable by cash only and as follows:
o JPY 2,000 per team
Registration Form and details are available via the NBA 3X Japan 2012 event website (www.nba3x.com/asia/japan). Registration is available online and payment must be made in person upon check-in at the event.
Registration Deadline Registration for Tokyo begins on September 21 on a first-come first-serve basis and runs till September 27.
Registration for Sendai begins on September 21 on a first-come first-serve basis and runs till September 30.
Additional Activities There will be exciting activities that will enable a greater number of basketball
fans and their families to compete in a fun way and share in the energy and excitement. These include: o Xebio Slam dunk contest o Xebio Basketball clinic o United Airlines 3-point shoot out o MONSTER 2Ball Challenge o Free throw conga o Live performances
For more information, please contact: ● NBA 3X JAPAN 2012 PR dept. nba3xjapan@gmail.com ●Sheila Rasu, Communications, NBA Asia, +852 9739 6192 or srasu@nba.com
General Hotline 03-6870-6009 (Weekdays 10am – 5pm) Celebrity Guests Tokyo
NBA Legend Muggsy Bogues: The shortest player ever to play in the NBA. The 5’3” Bogues is the Hornets’ career leader in minutes played, assists and steals. He was also a member of the USA National Team who won gold at the 1986 FIBA World Championships Minnesota Timberwolves Dance Team: The Wolves Dancers are amongst the world’s most elite dancers The Coyote (San Antonio Spurs Mascot): Named Mascot of the Year in 2006 Songriders: Up-and-coming Japanese 4-man band
Sendai NBA Legend “The Glove” Gary Payton: 2006 NBA Champion with the Miami Heat and best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics (now known as the Oklahoma City Thunder), where he holds the franchise records in points, assists, and steals Oklahoma City Thunder Dance Team: The Thunder Girls are an extension of OKC – they are the team’s ambassadors representing them all over the world
Rocky the Mountain Lion (Denver Nuggets Mascot): Rocky is known for his daring acrobatics and innovative skits Songriders: Up-and-coming Japanese 4-man band
Presenting Partner & Xebio Group Co-Organizer Official Partner United Airlines Supporting Partners MONSTER Spalding Official NBA Broadcasters NHK WOWOW Official Venue Diver City, Festival Park, Odaiba
Xebio Arena, Sendai
Official Website www.nba3x.com/asia/japan Official Facebook Page www.facebook.com/nba3xasia
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DENVER NUGGETS MASCOT: ROCKY THE MOUNTAIN LION
NBA Debut: December 15, 1990
Birthplace: Rocky Mountains
Height: 5’10”
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One of the most recognizable and beloved
mascots in the NBA, Supermascot Rocky has
become a staple at every Nuggets home game.
His daring acrobatics and innovative skits have
made his performances eagerly anticipated by
fans and players alike.
Rocky is an integral part of the community
programs of the Denver Nuggets and makes
countless appearances at schools of all levels throughout the state of Colorado. In addition,
Rocky has made several appearances for other professional sports teams and has performed on
behalf of the NBA at the All‐Star Game as well as several international functions.
From sporting events to corporate outings, Rocky is sure to make every event memorable!
SAN ANTONIO SPURS MASCOT: THE COYOTE BACKGROUND
• Named Mascot of the year by gameops.com in 2006
• Named one of the most popular sports mascots by
Forbes.com
• Was signed by the Spurs as a Flea Agent in June of 1983!
• During the 2003‐2004 season appeared in 50 games –
with 50 starts – averaging 29.9 guffaws and 11.8 chuckles
per contest!
• Was named the NBA’s MVV (Most Valuable Varmint) for
the twelfth time in his career
• Registered a career‐high 1118 hugs vs. the Lakers on
12/17/97
• The only mascot in the NBA who growls at “The Mailman”
every time he is in town
• Makes over 400 community appearances each year,
averaging 19.8 rib‐tickles per visit!
• During 1993‐1994 season became the first mascot in NBA history to dunk both a basketball and a
doughnut in a single game
• Full name is ENTERTAINUS CARNIVOROUS
• Single, but is considering Animal Husbandry
• Graduated from ACME University with hors d’oeuvres
• Favorite food is Roadrunner under glass, but admits a weakness for Fried San Diego Chicken
• Recently was cast in the lead role in the movie Lord of the Rings, but eventually lost the part after it
was discovered that The Coyote had no ring finger!
• Seen talking with the Disney people about “The Coyote King 2 1/2”
• Would love to have Lassie over “for lunch” someday
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